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Atlanta University Center Schools Kick Off 2009 United Way Campaign
ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2009 -The Atlanta University Center institutions-Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College joined hands to Live United, in its first combined United Way Campaign and AUC United Way Block Party!
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Contact: Cherie A. Richardson / 404-752-1917 / crichardson@msm.edu
ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2009 -The Atlanta University Center institutions-Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College joined hands to Live United, in its first combined United Way Campaign and AUC United Way Block Party!
The November 3 AUC Live United events raised just over $20,000 for United Way programs with a total of 373 individual pledges and contributions - bringing the AUC closer to its goal of $55,000 and a stretch goal of $100,000.
The day began with "Morning Glory," where teams of volunteers distributed breakfast snacks and collected donations from AUC employees coming to work. The "AUC United Way Block Party" took place on Welborn Street SW, on the AUC campus from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Former Atlanta Braves legend, Falcons great and MSM Trustee Brian Jordan served as the master of ceremonies for the AUC "Presidents' Jeopardy" featuring Dr. John E. Maupin Jr., from MSM, Dr. Carlton E. Brown from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Robert Franklin from Morehouse College, and Dr. Beverly Tatum from Spelman College.
Dr. David Satcher, director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute of MSM and longtime supporter of United Way, gave a testimony about the significance of the organization to the community. Currently he serves on the board of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and is a member of the United Way's prestigious national leadership society, The Tocqueville Society.
Milton Little, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, also addressed the audience about the importance of this year's campaign. Several people also received prizes from drawings held during the block party.
About the Atlanta University Center
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) is the world's largest consortium of African American
private institutions of higher education. Members of the consortium are Clark Atlanta
University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College.
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1975 as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981 Morehouse School of Medicine became an independently chartered institution and the first minority medical school established at a Historically Black College and University in the 20th century. MSM is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians. Our faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research and public policy, and are known in the community for exceptional, culturally appropriate patient care. For more information about Morehouse School of Medicine, visit us online at www.msm.edu.
